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Shimano 2011: Pro Tharsis

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Category: Shimano

Published on Thursday, 29 July 2010 18:01

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Also new for 2011 comes from Shimano Components Pro, the new line Tharsis (the highest mountain in the Universe located on Mars).

Tharsis is the first line of carbon fiber components trail and consists of an stem, handlebar, seatpost and grips.

PRO Tharsis Stem

Strong & lightweight monocoque carbon trail stem
Reversible stem design (+6/-6) with integrated gap-cap and spacer
Special front-clamp design (with ti-bolts) preventing bolt- and handlebar stress
Diagonal steerer clamp construction
Extensions: 70-100mm
Weight: from 130g.

PRO Tharsis Handlebar

Lightweight and durable trail handlebar
High-tech T800-1000 UD carbon with titanium reinforced center section
Size: 710mm / 20mm rise / 8 backsweep / 4 upsweep, 31,8mm diam.
Weight: 195g.

PRO Tharsis Seatpost

Lightweight trail seatpost with 10mm offset
Hightech T800 UD carbon material with reinforced clamping zone
Incl. clamps for both metal and carbon saddle-rails
Sizes: 27.2, 30.9 and 31,6 x 375mm
Weight: 175g.

PRO Tharsis Grips

Lightweight trail grip with anatomic shape
Tapered design for optimal shifting performance
Internal locking system combined with low profile lock-ring and ti-bolts
Colour: Black or White
Weight: 120g./set